I initially thought this film was just another one of Netflix’s basic thrillers that people hype up simply because they need something to talk about. But after watching it yesterday, I have to admit that it deserves more attention than it’s getting.
Synopsis (Possible Spoilers)
In a dystopian Spain, the government ruthlessly reduces the population by targeting the elderly, pregnant women, and children. These set of people are forcefully taken from their families and murdered. Nico and Mia’s first daughter, Uma, was also taken, which drives Nico’s determination to get Mia and their unborn child out of the country. They find a group of smugglers who specialize in shipping out cargo and pay to be smuggled in one of the containers.
Inside the container, there are other desperate people seeking to escape the massacre. Unfortunately, Nico and Mia are separated when the smugglers discover that there are too many people in their container. Nico is forced into another container, but he promises Mia that they will reunite at the seaport once they reach their destination.
At a checkpoint, the military inspects the container, and kills everyone in it except for Mia, as she managed to hide atop a stack of crates. The bodies are removed, leaving Mia alone.
The containers are loaded onto a ship, but during a violent storm at sea, Mia’s container, alongside others, fall overboard.
The container begins to sink as water seeps in through bullet holes. Mia, now in labor, gives birth alone.
From that point on, she must summon incredible strength and resilience to survive, while protecting her newborn daughter from the harsh conditions of the sea, hoping for a rescue that may never come.
My Review and Rating
Nowhere, directed by Albert Pinto, is a poignant survival thriller featuring a strong and well-developed protagonist. This film left me in tears. Although the original language is Spanish, reading subtitles isn’t necessary because the actions speak louder than words.
Imagine being trapped in a container in the middle of the ocean, without food or clean water, while also caring for a cranky newborn. It’s a dire situation, and Mia’s struggle for survival is both heart-wrenching and inspiring.
Everything in this movie feels real; the birthing process, the rawness of survival, and the vast emptiness of the ocean.
A word of caution: there are some very graphic and gory scenes that might turn your stomach. You’ve been warned.
I admired Mia immensely. Her character is a testament to resilience and motherhood. I don’t think I could survive three days in such a situation, but Mia endures more than twenty days with little to no food. Her determination to keep herself and her daughter alive is remarkable.
At the start of the film, Mia is flawed, scared, and burdened with guilt over the loss of her first child. She relies on her husband for strength. But when she’s left alone in the middle of nowhere, she transforms into a resolute, independent, and fierce mother who fights to ensure her child survives. Even when all hope seems lost, Mia never gives up. Now that’s a true mother.
Do I recommend this movie? Absolutely. You really should see it. I rate it 5/5. I loved it that much. The actors, including the baby, delivered outstanding performances.